A growing number of Americans describe climate change as a crisis, and two-thirds say President Trump is doing too little to ... moreA growing number of Americans describe climate change as a crisis, and two-thirds say President Trump is doing too little to tackle the problem. The results, from a poll conducted by The Washington Post and the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), point to a g...

Now that record fires are engulfing the Amazon, started by humans seeking to log, mine and farm on the land, supporters are u... moreNow that record fires are engulfing the Amazon, started by humans seeking to log, mine and farm on the land, supporters are using the international emergency to double down on their case for offsets. The Environmental Defense Fund posted a petition urging...

Over the past twelve months, groups like the youth-led #FridaysforFuture movement and the civil disobedience network Extincti... moreOver the past twelve months, groups like the youth-led #FridaysforFuture movement and the civil disobedience network Extinction Rebellion have woken up the world to the climate and ecological emergency we are facing. Earlier this year, over a million stud...

When it comes to heat, extreme weather, wildfires, and melting glaciers, the planet is now in what the media increasingly ref... moreWhen it comes to heat, extreme weather, wildfires, and melting glaciers, the planet is now in what the media increasingly refers to as “record” territory, as climate change’s momentum outpaces predictions. In such a situation, in a country whose president...

There is growing evidence that climate change can increase the risks of conflict and violence. When government authorities ar... moreThere is growing evidence that climate change can increase the risks of conflict and violence. When government authorities are unable or unwilling to mitigate and adapt to climate shocks such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and droughts, these extreme we...

Since the beginning of 2019, three of the largest oil companies in the world have announced partnerships with carbon removal ... moreSince the beginning of 2019, three of the largest oil companies in the world have announced partnerships with carbon removal startups whose technologies suck carbon out of the atmosphere. Occidental and Chevron have both invested in the Canadian-based Car...